CVE-2008-5698 json
HTMLTokenizer::scriptHandler in Konqueror in KDE 3.5.9 and 3.5.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash)…
published 2008-12-22 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5669
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.5%
- EPSS 3.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 89%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
HTMLTokenizer::scriptHandler in Konqueror in KDE 3.5.9 and 3.5.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an invalid document.load call that triggers use of a deleted object. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-6718)
- Published
Exploit prediction
3.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-6718 Konqueror 3.5.9 - 'load' Remote Crash dos, 2008-10-10
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-399 Resource Management Errors
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/6718
exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/32208
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31696
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2915
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45804
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4796
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5698
- NVD CVE-2008-5698
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